In light of the lack of scholarly studies on the determination of quality in bioethics education, this paper aims to elaborate the concept of quality, focus on its understanding in education and explore a definition of quality in bioethics education. The findings of the literature-based research indicate that quality is a multidimensional concept…

The philosophy of biology today is one of the most exciting areas of philosophy. It looks critically across the life sciences, teasing out conceptual issues and difficulties bringing to bear the tools of philosophical analysis to achieve clarification and understanding. This essay surveys work in all of the major directions of research:…

Reviews the status of academic-industry relationships (AIRs) in the life sciences from both ethical and empirical perspectives, identifying ethical issues that have been resolved and those that must still be debated. Concludes that more research is needed on both the positive and negative effects of AIRs, especially in the development of better…

Three aspects of an ethical code for biomedical science teachers are discussed: the requirement for scholarly competence and the ability to communicate information effectively; the need to treat students with justice and caring; and the obligation to stimulate creativity and not to exercise undue control over students. (MLW)

Reviewed are some of the techniques being used in plant biotechnology laboratories. Described are tissue culture and genetic manipulation. Advantages and disadvantages of this approach and ethics and public concern issues are discussed. (CW)